# Law & Legal **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=3 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Is there a benefit or need to handle probate in Texas if mineral rights owner lived out of state?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-there-a-benefit-or-need-to-handle-probate-in-texas-if-mineral-rights-owner-lived-out-of-state/78401)
**Author:** [@Railer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Railer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2024, 8:51pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-there-a-benefit-or-need-to-handle-probate-in-texas-if-mineral-rights-owner-lived-out-of-state/78401 "2024-11-22T20:51:19Z")
Hi all, I appreciate any insight you may be able to provide. My uncle, who lived in Arizona (and never in Texas) recently passed away and owns mineral rights in a county in Texas. He has a pour-over will that was create… --- ## [Notice of Protest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/notice-of-protest/78013)
**Author:** [@dfwjwb](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/dfwjwb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 2:57am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/notice-of-protest/78013 "2024-10-31T02:57:32Z")
Vital Energy has applied for new drilling permits in Reeves County (Durlene A, B, C, G); however, the permits are under protest due to Vital’s permit application for a spacing exception under Rule 37. Why would someone p… --- ## [Inherited mineral interest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-mineral-interest/77827)
**Author:** [@Katcan](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Katcan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 12:09am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-mineral-interest/77827 "2024-10-26T00:09:57Z")
My father died in 1990. My mother listed mineral rights in Pecos when she filed probate in Michigan where they lived. In 2012 my mother and siblings and I received offers for mineral rights in Reeves County. We were prev… --- ## [Statute of Limitations for LOE](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/statute-of-limitations-for-loe/77918)
**Author:** [@Springboks](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Springboks)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 5:30pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/statute-of-limitations-for-loe/77918 "2024-10-24T17:30:32Z")
Hello, I inherited my father’s company which has several old LOEs (5 years) from a particular well. The statute of limitations where the company is located is 4 years. The statute of limitations where the well is located… --- ## [Quiet Title Action](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/quiet-title-action/77791)
**Author:** [@mmcnail](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mmcnail)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 1:57pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/quiet-title-action/77791 "2024-10-24T13:57:40Z")
I am trying to settle title requirements for mineral rights inherited in Lea County, New Mexico. Does anyone know about the average costs and time frame we are looking at? I am not from the area either. --- ## [Rights of naked owners to mineral royalties in Louisiana](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/rights-of-naked-owners-to-mineral-royalties-in-louisiana/77933)
**Author:** [@Kevin1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kevin1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 3:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/rights-of-naked-owners-to-mineral-royalties-in-louisiana/77933 "2024-10-24T15:00:11Z")
My father passed away about 12 years ago intestate leaving me and my siblings as naked owners to his half of the estate including mineral rights. My stepmother has usufruct. My question relates to the extent of her usufr… --- ## [Wake v BCE-Mach settlement](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wake-v-bce-mach-settlement/77108)
**Author:** [@sparkle-motion](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/sparkle-motion)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 9:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wake-v-bce-mach-settlement/77108 "2024-10-21T21:52:30Z")
Just received a notice regarding my interests in this proposed class action settlement. Thought I would inquire about everyone’s thoughts on the proposed options. See how people choose to handle their settlement. Open… --- ## [Recommendations on a Mineral Rights Attorney Utah](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recommendations-on-a-mineral-rights-attorney-utah/76485)
**Author:** [@mtsskgs](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mtsskgs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 10:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recommendations-on-a-mineral-rights-attorney-utah/76485 "2024-10-08T22:35:49Z")
My husband was recently named Personal Representative on his father’s estate and is now trying to figure out how to transfer mineral rights. If it is better to transfer them in percentages amongst the siblings or to put … --- ## [Lakebed acres causing Held by Production](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lakebed-acres-causing-held-by-production/77397)
**Author:** [@karl\_h](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/karl_h)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2024, 11:33am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lakebed-acres-causing-held-by-production/77397 "2024-09-28T11:33:01Z")
I am new to this forum, and I have a complex issue related to a family lease in Williams County, ND. The issue is that a quarter section under lease includes the shoreline of a lake, surveyed with a lake bed that spans … --- ## [Off Reservation Mineral Claims Michigan](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/off-reservation-mineral-claims-michigan/77524)
**Author:** [@RedFox](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/RedFox)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 12:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/off-reservation-mineral-claims-michigan/77524 "2024-09-26T12:21:33Z")
I own a fractionated interest in a parcel of land located on the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Reservation. For the past 50 years, the State of Michigan has approved gas and oil leases adjacent to the reservation. Am I allowed… --- ## [Attorney Rec in Midland?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/attorney-rec-in-midland/77387)
**Author:** [@obroudy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/obroudy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 4:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/attorney-rec-in-midland/77387 "2024-09-13T16:15:31Z")
Hey y’all, I just inherited a bunch of mineral rights in Upton County, Texas, but the deeds are a total mess, and I’m looking for a good Midland-based attorney who might be able to straighten things out for me. Anyone k… --- ## [Seeking good oil and gas attorney in OklahomaCity](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/seeking-good-oil-and-gas-attorney-in-oklahomacity/77096)
**Author:** [@3309x1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/3309x1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 6:11pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/seeking-good-oil-and-gas-attorney-in-oklahomacity/77096 "2024-09-04T18:11:59Z")
I need a really good knowledgeable oil and gas attorney in the Oklahoma City area. Would appreciate some references. Thank you!!! --- ## [Non-conflicted North Dakota Attorney Recommendation](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/non-conflicted-north-dakota-attorney-recommendation/76819)
**Author:** [@Jim\_Taylor](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jim_Taylor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 11:24am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/non-conflicted-north-dakota-attorney-recommendation/76819 "2024-08-11T11:24:50Z")
I am looking for an attorney to handle some title issues in McKenzie County, North Dakota. Can anyone make a recommendation for an attorney that does not have a current conflict of interest with Continental Resources? Th… --- ## [Unleased cotennancy in well in Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/unleased-cotennancy-in-well-in-texas/76730)
**Author:** [@William\_Douglas\_Archer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/William_Douglas_Archer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 9:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/unleased-cotennancy-in-well-in-texas/76730 "2024-08-05T21:46:28Z")
I am wondering what happens if the mineral owner and oil company fail to enter into a lease and the oil company goes ahead and drills a well. Suppose that the drill site is not on any land in which the mineral owner own… --- ## [Advise - trust, LLC, or partnership](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/advise-trust-llc-or-partnership/76716)
**Author:** [@David\_Buckley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/David_Buckley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 1:49am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/advise-trust-llc-or-partnership/76716 "2024-08-01T01:49:31Z")
My brother and I inherited a few dozen mineral properties in Oklahoma. I’ve been told by a mineral rights attorney that we should establish a trust for shared ownership and distribution, by an estate attorney not familia… --- ## [Texas comptroller](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-comptroller/75880)
**Author:** [@Mzndependent](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mzndependent)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 5:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-comptroller/75880 "2024-07-29T17:05:56Z")
I’m looking for division orders and how to get them. The last few times different companies have changed off, I’ve not received any notifications of them changing hands several times. Also, several years back when my mot… --- ## [Mineral Producer not paying](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-producer-not-paying/76566)
**Author:** [@Missy1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Missy1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 3:10pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-producer-not-paying/76566 "2024-07-22T15:10:28Z")
I recently inherited my mom’s minerals. I finally was able to get in touch with the producer. He told me that he had no idea where to send the money that was owed and that he was supposed to turn it over to the state but… --- ## [Have you worked with good attorney on your sale?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/have-you-worked-with-good-attorney-on-your-sale/76416)
**Author:** [@Amanada](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Amanada)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 4:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/have-you-worked-with-good-attorney-on-your-sale/76416 "2024-07-18T16:08:13Z")
I’m selling OR interests in Texas, McMullen County. Has anyone worked with a good oil and gas attorney for contract review/advice? Would love to hear who you used and if you have any good advice for me! TIA. --- ## [Michigan - seeking an informed estate attorney](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/michigan-seeking-an-informed-estate-attorney/76442)
**Author:** [@David\_Buckley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/David_Buckley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/michigan-seeking-an-informed-estate-attorney/76442 "2024-07-15T16:06:48Z")
I am inheriting mineral rights in Oklahoma, and I am looking for an estate attorney in Michigan (where I live) to provide legal counsel to finalize the estate and transfer the ownership to my brother and I. I consulted … --- ## [Texas County Road Easements](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-county-road-easements/76382)
**Author:** [@Mineral\_Owner5](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mineral_Owner5)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 5:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-county-road-easements/76382 "2024-07-08T17:14:52Z")
I have a County Road that crosses my property. A legal easement has never been created or filed. Bridges are going to be built. I have no problem about the road or an easement. I own the property under the road and also … --- ## [Transfer on Death and the Beneficiaries](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/transfer-on-death-and-the-beneficiaries/75412)
**Author:** [@John\_Goode](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Goode)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 8:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/transfer-on-death-and-the-beneficiaries/75412 "2024-06-20T20:33:38Z")
Absent any language to the contrary, is it true that the beneficiaries of a Transfer on Death Deed own the property as separate property? For example, a listed beneficiary is Bob Smith. He is married to Sue Smith. Does B… --- ## [Mineral rights fo me](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-fo-me/75952)
**Author:** [@joejoe](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/joejoe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-fo-me/75952 "2024-06-12T20:28:33Z")
I own the land but not the mineral rights. Every state has a mineral attorney, right? I don’t want to say too much online because I only own the land and I’ve found thousands of pounds of this Pd/Rh/Ru/Ag/Fe/In/Cd/Zn. I … --- ## [OK Corp Comm notations](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ok-corp-comm-notations/75650)
**Author:** [@Lynden\_Foley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Lynden_Foley)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ok-corp-comm-notations/75650 "2024-06-07T18:20:12Z")
On May 14 some cases of interest to me were on the Oklahoma City docket. The docket results are stamped in red “Ready” in the middle and to far right under Court Reporter it is stamped “Recommend F.O.” I am interested in… --- ## [Special warranty required for sale?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/special-warranty-required-for-sale/75804)
**Author:** [@nbkjpa2](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/nbkjpa2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 1:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/special-warranty-required-for-sale/75804 "2024-06-03T13:46:59Z")
I’m trying to sell mineral rights in NM that have been in my family for years. Had multiple offers and have been working with the highest bidder on the documentation. I sent the PSA and Mineral Conveyance to an attorney … --- ## [Affidavit of heirship](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/affidavit-of-heirship/75524)
**Author:** [@anonymouse](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/anonymouse)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/affidavit-of-heirship/75524 "2024-05-17T18:41:23Z")
In 2016 my aunt filled out an affidavit of heirship where she put that my deceased father, her brother, didn’t have any children so she could sell the oil and mineral rights that have been in my family for decades in Okl… --- ## [Lease & Forced Pooling in New Mexico](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-forced-pooling-in-new-mexico/75282)
**Author:** [@fixit](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/fixit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 11:20pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-forced-pooling-in-new-mexico/75282 "2024-04-20T23:20:15Z")
Hey folks, I own some mineral rights in Eddy County, New Mexico, and was recently surprised to receive a forced pooling notice for two new wells for a Section I’m already leased in. Upon inquiring, the operator, Permian… --- ## [How to find details of inherited mineral assets](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-find-details-of-inherited-mineral-assets/74929)
**Author:** [@TexanVic](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TexanVic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 8:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-find-details-of-inherited-mineral-assets/74929 "2024-03-27T20:06:16Z")
My parents passed away and there are unclaimed property funds that my surviving siblings and I are trying to collect. We’ve spoken to the Texas Comptroller in the unclaimed property division, verified that it was our par… --- ## [Russell Kansas Black Gold Quiet Title Action:](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/russell-kansas-black-gold-quiet-title-action/74441)
**Author:** [@Fshirkey](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Fshirkey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 9:40pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/russell-kansas-black-gold-quiet-title-action/74441 "2024-02-28T21:40:24Z")
Anyone know anything about a quiet title action brought by Black Gold? --- ## [Oil and gas Lease/ Re drilling](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-re-drilling/74526)
**Author:** [@Melanie1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Melanie1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 3:44am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-re-drilling/74526 "2024-02-27T03:44:22Z")
My husband died without a will. The oil company drilled a new well and moved over and re-drilled his well. Why would this happen? He passed in 2018 and is still in probate. I have concerns but don’t know if I should. --- ## [Found a Quit Claim Deed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/found-a-quit-claim-deed/74313)
**Author:** [@Pvsteph55](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Pvsteph55)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 11:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/found-a-quit-claim-deed/74313 "2024-02-16T23:39:37Z")
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